Thank all of you for the prompt and very informative responses. I think i'm going to go with the

EVGA 256-P2-N624-AR GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 KO Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130056

The EVGA step up program seems to be a pretty good deal.

Thank you again. 

Would really appreciate some advice/assessment on a new gaming/video editing rig i'm building.

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Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Price: $180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103771

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-M55SLI-S4 Socket AM2 Price: $79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128321

Video Card: EVGA e-GeForce 8500GT 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Price: $98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125062

Memory: A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Price: $81
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820211066&ATT=20-211-066&CMP=OTC-pr1c3watch

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My current PSU is 350W, but i'm definitely open to upgrading to a more powerful one.

I'm trying to keep the Video Card very close to or under $100 and would like it to have DX10 capability, but if the 8500GT want deliver a good gaming experience, then what would be an good alternative? I can live without DX10 for now if i have to.

Thank you in advance for any and all help.